The Big Day is only 1 week away, and Paulding County, is getting as close to ready as we can be. We have had meetings, first responders have plans in place, the three school systems are not having school, fundraising events in some places, are set, and merchandising is prepared. The Paulding County Emergency Management…
On April 8th, 2024 the State of Ohio will be the center of attention, not only in the United States but the whole World, as the Total Solar Eclipse occurs after 3:00pm, and will last the longest period of time of any state in the United States. It is being estimated that the population of…
The Kiwanis Club of Paulding County was privileged to have Ed Bohn (Director, Paulding County Emergency Management Agency) as the guest speaker at the May 11, 2023, club meeting. Ed came at the invitation of Lisa McClure (Paulding County Commissioner). Ed spoke to the Kiwanians about the Total Solar Eclipse that will happen on April…
The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency hosted last Tuesday, the Ohio EMA’s presentation on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Mr. Collin Campbell and Ms. Christen Swayer- Cunningham of the Planning Branch of Ohio EMA discussed the importance of planning now for the Total Solar Eclipse occurring on April 8th, 2024. Paulding County’s Solar Eclipse Committee…
Tune in to My102.7FM on Tuesday and Thursday at 8am and 5pm to hear from Paulding County Emergency Management Director Ed Bohn. Ed will share how up to date the First Responder EMS and Fire Department equipment is, thanks to tax payers around the county. Learn also how we need more trained volunteers to use…
On Saturday, March 24 the Oakwood Volunteer Fire Department brought in many other volunteers along with leaders and officials from around the region to train for the event that no one wants to see. A train derailment or crash is a massive event that could take the lives of many people, contaminate the area, or…
The Paulding County Emergency Management Agency held a Firefighting Foam Operations Class on Saturday. 15 firefighters from (5) fire departments in the county participated in the class. Some of the topics throughout the morning session, ranged from the different types of foam and uses. Application techniques to be used for vapor suppression of flammable liquids…
